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Some enthusiasts think that their well maintained M sports are worth their weight in gold, then you have the ones that were owned by random people who just drove them and didn't go beyond basic maintenance that are selling them for much more reasonable/cheap(ish) price.

Neither group is wrong.

Focus on the car, the condition, the seller and then look at the price which is relative to the rest of the car.
Paying a grand or two more for a well sorted one is worth more than saving a grand or two to spend it in a while.

Keep in mind that the so called Msport is an 2003 US only model, a lot of so called "M sport" here don't even have the bumpers and M-par, so be careful of ads that say they are true M sport, make sure you get one with proper bumpers and steering wheel.

Keep in mind that the so called Msport is an 2003 US only model, a lot of so called "M sport" here don't even have the bumpers and M-par, so be careful of ads that say they are true M sport, make sure you get one with proper bumpers and steering wheel.

No it isnt...plenty of real M sports in Canada...Just many people with sport package think and misslable them as M sport.

No it isnt...plenty of real M sports in Canada...Just many people with sport package think and misslable them as M sport.

There's technically 2 versions, the sport package with tri-spoke steering wheel and sport package like the 97-99 cars, then 2000 on they are called M-sport package that the aero kit can be chosen or not, then the so called 2003 540i M-sport actually has M-tech 2 suspension which carries different part number.

There's technically 2 versions, the sport package with tri-spoke steering wheel and sport package like the 97-99 cars, then 2000 on they are called M-sport package that the aero kit can be chosen or not, then the so called 2003 540i M-sport actually has M-tech 2 suspension which carries different part number.

So you are saying my Canadian 02 540ia with M steering, M moldings, M bumpers, M rims, sport seats, M door sills and black roof liner did not exist!?
Or is that a Sport package too...

I've been trying to understand this as well. I also have a 2002 (seems to be the same as Eurostyle's but mine is a stick). From what I gather, in the US they only got this car in 2003. But, in Canada we got it in other years - 2002 and perhaps 2001.

But, are the Canadian 2002 (and 2001?) cars the same as the 'special' 2003 ones?

I've been trying to understand this as well. I also have a 2002 (seems to be the same as Eurostyle's but mine is a stick). From what I gather, in the US they only got this car in 2003. But, in Canada we got it in other years - 2002 and perhaps 2001.

But, are the Canadian 2002 (and 2001?) cars the same as the 'special' 2003 ones?

All M sports 01-03 came with the seats, steering wheel, plethora of M badges inside and on the trim and front and rear bumpers as well as lower/firmer ride and style 66 wheels (unless other wheels are ordered by owner at time of purchase).

I could be wrong, but I do also recall reading that all 03 540i's were M sport in BMW's last bid to sell as many as they could by offering the Msport as a regular option. I am going to try and dig up the info on that to verify... either that, or I am thinking of the e60 550i's.

I know this is kind of a useless comment ITT, but I'll say it anyway: If I was in the market for an E39 M-sport, I'd be looking for Imola red and only Imola red. Something about that colour with the M bumpers and M pars that really brought the whole thing together for me. I used to drool over them constantly when they were newer...

I know this is kind of a useless comment ITT, but I'll say it anyway: If I was in the market for an E39 M-sport, I'd be looking for Imola red and only Imola red. Something about that colour with the M bumpers and M pars that really brought the whole thing together for me. I used to drool over them constantly when they were newer...

I cant agree more! Imola looks amazing on almost anything...I everytime i see a 330ci or X5 in IR...One of my favorit BMW colours for sure.